Visiting Nurse Association of Ohio
As the length of hospital stays decreases, the numbers of patients needing highly skilled health care services after they're discharged from the hospital is increasing. Some turn to nursing homes or assisted living facilities – but many are discovering that they can get expert health care in the comfort of their homes through the Visiting Nurse Association of Ohio.
Who We Are
The Visiting Nurse Association of Ohio has been providing expert health care in the privacy of patients' homes for over 100 years. It's all that we do. Our goal is to provide a full range of health care services to help patients regain independence and live comfortably as they recover from or live with an injury or illness.
In-Home Medical Care
Our staff of over 700 dedicated employees includes Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, occupational and physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, physicians, social workers and home care aides. Our Home Healthcare Services include:
Medical Surgical Nursing
- Health assessments and care planning with physicians
- Injections, treatments and wound management
- Counseling and instruction to patients and family caregivers
Rehabilitation
- Physical and occupational therapy
- Speech-language pathology
Specialized Nursing
In-Home Health Monitoring—VNA TeleCare
- In-home medical monitoring via wireless transmission
- Provides daily monitoring of various health conditions
Mental Health and Social Work
House Calls
- Medical care delivered wherever a person resides by a team of VNA Physicians and Advanced Practice Nurses. We serve those who have difficulty getting to the doctor's office due to chronic, progressive diseases or from sudden, escalating symptoms of an illness.
In-Home Assistance
Everyone needs help with day-to-day tasks at one time or another, especially if they are recovering from or living with an illness or if they are elderly or handicapped. Our Home Assist™ services make everyday living easier and are designed to restore your health, strength and independence. We provide assistance with:
- Bathing
- Grooming
- Dressing
- Light housekeeping
- Shopping
- Errands
- Companionship
- Support and transportation for a special event
In-Home Hospice
Hospice is a special way of caring for patients at the end of their lives. At the VNA, we believe that our Hospice care should help patients live as comfortably as possible in the end stages of life, and we are dedicated to making every day count for our patients and families. Our focus is not only on the physical needs of patients and their families but also their emotional, social and spiritual needs.
Some of our services include chronic illness care, terminal pain and symptom management, 24-hour availability, patient and caregiver education and end-of-life care.
Our Hospice care promotes comfort and self-determination, enabling patients to participate in making decisions about care at the end of their lives.
Some Commonly Asked Questions and Answers About the Visiting Nurse Association of Ohio:
How long have you provided home healthcare?
The VNA has provided expert home healthcare for over 100 years throughout 19 counties in Northeast and Central Ohio. We are the oldest and the largest home healthcare agency in the area.
What are your accreditations and certifications?
We are accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). We are a United Way agency and certified by the State of Ohio to participate in the Medicare and Medicaid Programs, Ohio Department of Mental Health (ODMH) and Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services (ODADAS).
Has your organization provided care for people with the same needs as mine?
For the past century, The VNA has provided home healthcare for a wide variety of medical needs. We personalize the needs of every patient to ensure the highest quality care for every individual.
What are the costs involved with home healthcare?
The VNA is certified by the State of Ohio to participate in the Medicare and Medicaid program, allowing us to provide the community with affordable, quality health care.
What kind of care do I need?
Call 1-877-MYVNAOHIO today, to speak to a Connect-to-Care nurse (option #3). The Connect-to-Care nurse will assess your concerns and symptoms and will connect you to the appropriate person who can help you with your personal needs.
You can count on the VNA to deliver expert care that promotes your dignity, recovery and health.
For more information, please contact:
Visiting Nurse Association of Ohio
Phone: 1-877-MYVNAOHIO
Email: Visiting Nurse Association of Ohio
Website: www.VNAohio.org